The Lookout

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Description

The Lookout is situated over three floors with glorious estuary views and only a few minutes’ walk to the heart of Fowey. Tastefully decorated throughout with spacious living accommodation and four good sized bedrooms makes this property ideal for those wishing to holiday in the beautiful, historic, harbourside town of Fowey.

A large and bright house, The Lookout makes a perfect home away from home. The views are simply stunning and can be enjoyed from the front rooms of the house, the front terrace and the back garden.

Make the most of the sunshine at The Lookout - walk up the pretty steps in the back garden to the decked terrace and enjoy the fantastic view over the rooftops and along the river. And for the slightly wetter days, keep snug inside the summer house!

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1: Kingsize with ensuite
Bedroom 2: Kingsize
Bedroom 3: Double with ensuite
Bedroom 4: Two single beds. (Will be made up with one single bed unless a twin is requested)

Exterior

Front exterior: Patio terrace with table and chairs and views over the river Fowey
Rear exterior: Stone steps leading up to the wooden terrace with garden furniture, a summer house, and river views

Limited mobility access

Not suited for those with limited mobility.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss any disabilities in order to find the perfect home for your trip.

Facilities

Dishwasher

Tumble dryer

Fridge/ Freezer

Oven

Microwave

Linen provided

Bath towels provided

Bedding provided

High chair

Iron / Ironing board

Washing machine

TV

Internet access

Wifi

Private garden

Patio / Decking

Garden dining furniture

24h check-in available

Central heating

En-suite bedroom(s) 2

Pets not allowed

Bathroom(s) 3

Top facilities

Sleeps
8 (+0) 4 Bedroom(s) 3 Bathroom(s) Wifi

Check-in begins at 15:00.

You will be asked to check-out before 10:00.

Prices from £1,070 - £1,875 (Weekly).

Location

Parking

The Lookout does not have private parking, but it is possible to park for a short period outside the house to load/unload bags. Caffa Mill car park is just 100 yards aling the road.

There are three long stay car parks in Fowey, all run by Cornwall Council. You can get hourly, daily, weekly and rover passes on their website or using the Just Park app.
There is also a free car park opposite squire’s field on Park Road. There are no allocated spaces and can fill up quickly during the summer weeks.
During the winter (Oct 1st – Apr 30th) there is a 2-hour short-stay car park on the town quay. There is also a short stay car park all year round at Albert Quay.

Nearby attractions

Our Handy Guide To Fowey!

FOOD & DRINK

You certainly won’t go hungry while you’re on holiday in Fowey – these are our favourite places to eat out!

- Evening Meals: The Quay House Hotel, Fowey Harbour Hotel and King of Prussia
- Relaxed and Family Friendly Dining: Sams, The Galleon and Havaeners
- Cafés, Lunch and Light Bites: Brown Sugar, Pinky Murphy, The Lifebuoy Café and The Cornish Bakery
- Tea Rooms: The Dwelling House and The Well House
- International: Pintxo, Sunny Spice and Bufala
-Take Home Treats: Haveners Fish & Chips, Kittows Deli and Game of Cones

SHOPPING

There are several well-loved brand stores in Fowey such as Seasalt, Joules, Fat Face, and Mountain Warehouse. But the real charm of the town lies in the wide range of boutique, unique and independent shops. You can spend hours browsing for clothes, homewares, crafts, glassware, art, antiques, books, seaside knick-knacks, traditional children’s toys and don't forget the old-fashioned sweet shop!

There are also top-quality bakeries where you can find bread, rolls, pasties, cakes and treats. There may be no large supermarket, but with two local convenience stores and a Boots, you'll still find everything you need. There is a Co-op around 5 miles away, Asda and Tesco are around 7 miles, and all the major supermarkets will deliver online shopping as well.

THINGS TO SEE & DO

Fowey is an estuary river town, so the obvious thing to do is spend a day messing about on the water! There are many kayak, canoe, and boat hire centres that go from both Quays. If you don’t have the strongest sea legs, then why not just take the passenger ferry over to Polruan for an afternoon! If you fancy going a little further, you can take the ferry round to Mevagissey too.

In the centre of Fowey there is a sweet little aquarium, and a local museum – both are worth a peek! Fowey has a 14th century church in the centre of the town and a 15th century fort, St. Catherine’s Castle, on the edge of the estuary.

The closest beach to town is Readymoney Cove, which has clean sands and is perfect for swimming. A swimming platform is moored off the beach during the summer months. There is also a fabulous little shop for all your seaside needs. However, no dogs are allowed between Easter and October.
There is a secret sea-pool hidden away at Whitehouse Pier which is perfect for a refreshing paddle while looking out over the estuary. It can only be found at certain times, so check those tide times!
Within a 5/10-minute drive, you can be at Polridmouth, Polkerris or Par Sands, and within a half hour drive you’ll find Carlyon Bay, Charlestown, Porthpean, Pentewan or Mevagissey.
An hour’s drive and you are on the north coast of Cornwall – this is where you will find the more dramatic views, coastline and good surfing on some of the beaches.

Bit of a thrill seeker? Then Cornwall has some fantastic opportunities to get your adrenaline buzz! Hang Loose at Eden have zip wires and giant air swings, Adrenaline Quarry near Liskeard is perfect for a day full of crazy activities, and Retallack Watersports near Newquay is the place to head for total-wipeout style aqua adventures.

There are hundreds of miles of fantastic walks in Cornwall. The South West Coastal Path alone winds 630 miles around the county, and The Saints Way is 27 miles from Fowey on the south coast, right across to Padstow on the north coast. The Fowey Hall Walk is much more manageable at 4 miles and is the best way to see Fowey from all angles! We also particularly enjoy the Gribbin Head walk, especially when the Daymark is open in the summer. Whether you enjoy the sea, woods, rivers, moors or fields, you will not be disappointed with the walks in Cornwall.

The closest major attractions are The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. They really do offer something for everyone and make an enjoyable day-trip. For green-fingered travellers, there are also many other great gardens; in fact, there are officially 12 Great Gardens of Cornwall!

Cornwall is very famous for its tin mining heritage, and you will see many old engine houses dotted across the landscape. The countryside directly surrounding Fowey and St Austell is locally known as Clay Country due to its abundance of China Clay. Wheal Martyn is an interesting museum that gives a good insight into the history and culture of the clay works, and if you take the walk to the top of the grounds it overlooks a modern working pit.

There are lots of National Trust and English Heritage sites across Cornwall, as well as stately homes and gardens. Some of our local favourites are Lanhydrock House, Pencarrow House, Restormel Castle and Caerhays Estate.

If you’re looking for somewhere just for the kids, check out Camel Creek, Springfields, Dairyland, Kidzworld, Indoor Active, Newquay Zoo or Porfell Wildlife Centre. This is just small selection of the many dozens of places for families to visit! Pop into our office during your stay to pick up our “best days out” pack, full of leaflets and vouchers.

Don’t forget to follow Fowey Homes Holidays on social media for inspiration on days out. When booking your trip with us, please feel free to ask for some personal recommendations - we’d love to help you discover the real hidden gems of Cornwall and get the most of out of your time in beautiful Fowey.

Beach

Boat launch

Cycle hire

Fishing

Golf

Horse riding

Swimming (Indoor)

Leisure centre

Shops

Bar / Pub

Restaurants

Health spa

Water sports

Boat hire

Café

Cycle paths

Galleries

Museum

Playground

Reviews

Guestbook reviews

Matt via HomeAway
Had a great time, terrace is a brilliant addition to an already awesome house!

- 25 Aug 2018

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Gareth via AirBnB
Spacious, comfortable and high spec house in a stunning location close to all the attractions that Fowey has to offer. Highly recommended.

- 04 Aug 2018

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Josephine via AirBnB
We loved staying at The Lookout. It was a great space for kids with good amenities, plenty of bathrooms and a stunning view. Fowey has everything you need and it’s an easy drive to Eden, Heligan and other beaches. We’d definitely return.

- 26 May 2018

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Alex via AirBnB The house is in great condition and both the kitchen and bathrooms were new and in excellent working order. The communication and customer service was perfect. The location of the house is exactly where it needs to be: short walk to the ferry car park and the shops in town with a stunning view of the river. The secret garden at the back was a nice touch. Will definitely look to come back next year.

- 18 May 2018

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Sian via AirBnB
Such a beautiful and stylish house. We had a lovely time staying here. The area is amazing and the house is in a brilliant location. The house is lovely and clean and decor is stylish yet sympathetic to original features. The communication was fast and very informative. We would recommend the lookout as a brilliant place to stay and would stay again

- 01 Apr 2018

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Joe Via TripAdvisor

We were there for the Christmas festival. It was a great experience and well organised. We joined the procession at the quay some 200 yards towards town. Free mulled wine was in plentiful supply being served warm from thermos flasks. A truly memorable experience. The house was excellent and comfortable but we did all think the kitchen was over engineered. We are all good cooks and believe the appliances could have been a lot more intuitive. But we got there and had a fabulous Christmas dinner. Beds were comfortable and the outlook was amasing.

- 24 Nov 2017

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Michaela via HomeAway
We had a very wonderful time at this beautiful house. There was everything you need and the few from the terrace and the living room window was amazing. We spent a lot of time there just looking at the river and having good drinks. Fowey is a nice little town where you can find lots of little shops good restaurants and pubs. We will come back! Thanks for a wonderful holiday!

- 16 Sep 2017

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Jemma via AirBnB
Beautiful home in a fantastic location! Host was very quick with communication

- 02 Sep 2017

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Gillian via HomeAway
The house is absolutely beautiful, there was lots of space for us all, the seating area at the front was lovely for breakfast and people watching. Location perfect.

- 15 Jul 2017

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Lynne via AirBnB
Wonderful house, renovated to a high standard, centrally located in Fowey, but far enough away from the centre of town to offer some peace. Beautiful harbour views.

- 01 Jul 2017

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Andy via AirBnB
Beautiful house and a brilliant location, what more could you want for a week away on holiday. Fowey never disappoints us every time we visit and we will definitely look to come back again in the not too distant future.

- 07 Apr 2017

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Sally via HomeAway
We had a wonderful stay ( and Christmas ) in The Look out. Great position overlooking the estuary, close to the ferry ( great coastal walk ) and very close to the centre. Immaculately presented house in a contemporary style we like. Spacious bedrooms all with great sea views . A lovely open plan living area and very well equipped kitchen. We really appreciated our Christmas treats and the beautiful Christmas tree on arrival. A very memorable stay. Thank you very much .

- 22 Dec 2016

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Mandy via AirBnB
Fabulous central location which comfortably housed two families. Parking was about £30/£40 for the week and only a few hundred yards up the road. Door step drop off is a breeze. Once you've visited Fowey you will appreciate that cars aren't required and definitely impossible to be attached to any property worth staying in! The house is three lovely storeys and immediately opposite the slip, so crabbing and boat fun was had; while others in the party cooked dinner, drank wine, and every-so-often checked on the others. Binoculars from Outriggers were bought and smugglers watched day and night 😉򒐮 Marvellous week and The Lookout was just perfect. Online shop delivery is perfect and the delivery gang from either major supplier are super friendly. Internet a breeze. That said; the local shop in town is really well stocked and very reasonable. The bakers are superb and open early for those loving an idilyic five min stroll to their door. It's a great position to visit many local sights, and we did, but *the most* fun was had in town with the locals and messing about in boats. Memories were made! We will definitely be booking up again for whenever we can get down to gorgeous Cornwall.